Trains from Oxford to Colchester

Oxford to Colchester train information

The trains between Oxford (South East England) to Colchester (East of England) are operated by Cross Country. The services on board may change depending on the train operator.

There are 93 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Oxford to Colchester is approximately 2h37m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Colchester from Oxford, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

We found tickets from £32.90 to travel in the next month. Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

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Best prices for Oxford to Colchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Oxford and Colchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Colchester to Oxford and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Oxford Colchester train ticket.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Oxford to Colchester? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Oxford Colchester ticket (i.e.: £55.23)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£55.23 = 1.59. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Oxford to Colchester (one way journey).

The cost to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a whole year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey